Proposal Specialist

Investment Proposal Specialist

What can you expect?

• The Senior Proposal Strategist serves as a strategic consultant for complex deals across multiple Mercer solutions
• You will work on both competitive rebids and new business opportunities for investments focused teams
• The scope of the role includes leading and facilitating strategy discussions, project managing client-facing deliverables, collaborating with graphic designers to create innovative messaging and writing and peer reviewing
• The Senior Proposal Strategist will drive best practices, have a passion for winning and serve as a mentor to junior staff

What is in it for you?

• On day one you'll be eligible for medical, dental, and vision care benefits, we also offer employee discounts and other special benefits
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment

We will count on you to:

• Leads or facilitates strategy discussion with the pursuit team to identify client-centered value propositions and supporting Mercer differentiators
• Works closely with graphic designers to create optimal visuals that support messaging, including cover designs and other graphics
• Collaborates with a proposal project manager to complete RFP or presentation projects; write responses and content that clearly and persuasively describes our company, services and processes
• Develops and drives internal work plan of deadlines and deliverables
• Reviews RFPs and other client material to gain complete understanding of requirements
• Creates proposal or presentation template aligned with client requirements and company branding standards
• Manages the upload of final proposal submissions to online procurement sites as needed

What you need to have:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, journalism, marketing, English, or communications preferred
• Experience: 7-10 years of experience in marketing, sales, or related field; professional services background strongly preferred
• Knowledge and skills: Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint. Excellent research, organizational, and communication skills, particularly writing and editing. Exceptional customer service focus

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

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